Laser Hair RemovalWe are excited to offer you the gentlelase by candela corporation, an alexandrite laser featuring dynamic cooling which makes laser treatments less uncomfortable and more effective.By literally freezing the skin milliseconds before the laser pulse, there is less thermal damage to the skin thus allowing higher energy to penetrate the hair follicle where it is needed. The gentlelase is fda approved, and has successfully shown to produce permanent hair reduction.We are one of the few sites in new england able to offer you the opportunity to receive this state-of-the- art technology at an affordable price under the supervision of an experienced physician.
Sciton Intense Pulse Light / Laser
Bbl Photo RejuvenationBbl broadband light's innovative technology sets new standards for the treatment of skin conditions associated with ageing, active lifestyles and sun damage. Bbl light energy allows the appropriate wavelength or filter to be selected, for precise treatment to match your skin's condition and your desired results.The conditions treated with bbl includes fine wrinkles, age spots, small facial veins (telangiectasia), rosacea, redness and flushing, freckles, brown spots, birth marks, port wine stains, red spots (haemangiomas), enlarged pores, burn erythema and hyperpigmentation.The light energy delivered by the bbl will gently heat up the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to generate new collagen. This will help restore your skin to it's natural beauty, blending its natural colours and making it smoother, vibrant and younger looking.Any area of the body can be treated. The most common areas are those exposed to the damaging effects of sun light. The most popular treatments are for the face, neck, back of hands, chest and shoulders. Usually 2-5 treatments at 2-4 weeks interval are needed. This is a non-invasive and gentle procedure with virtually no down-time. In most cases you will be able to return to work, apply makeup, and resume most of your activities right away.After the treatment, you may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. For some pigmented lesions you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. Your treated skin will feel smoother, fine wrinkles and pores will be less noticeable, and sun spots or uneven pigmentation will fade. You will be sensitive to ultraviolet light and you must avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. Fully cover your skin or use a good sunscreen whenever you go outdoors.
Bbl Hair RemovalBbl broadband light energy can selectively target microstructures such as hair follicles, for the treatment of unwanted hair. Your treatment will be tailored for your skin type to ensure the safest, most effective and most comfortable treatment. An integrated system for cooling your skin will be used to remove heat and should ensure a comfortable treatment. Treatment time will depend upon the area to be treated. The bbl is suitable for most skin types, except very dark skin. Tanned skin should not be treated. Please avoid tanning, using tanning products or sun exposure for at least three weeks before treatment.Bbl selectively targets the melanin in the follicles of your unwanted hairs, and heats them with infrared energy, while sparing other structures in your skin. Unlike other epilation processes, bbl treats many hairs at once, making the treatment of large areas practical, for a safe, fast, effective and gentle treatment. Usually 4-6 treatments at 6-8 weeks interval are needed. There are three phases of hair growth - anagen, catagen and telogen. As only hairs in the active growth phase, anagen, can be successfully treated each time, hence a series of treatments is needed.After the treatment, some redness and slight swelling may be present in the area that has been treated; however this should subside within a few hours. Keep the treated area clean, and use sunscreen when outdoors.
SkintyteThe skintyte procedure utilises a broadband of light energy to deeply heat dermal collagen. This process promotes partial denaturation and contraction of collagen. The heat also initiates the body's natural healing process which creates a renewed collagen foundation leading to increased skin firmness. Powerful cooling maintains the outer surface of your skin at a cool temperature before, during and after each pulse, providing a comfortable and safe procedure. A series of pulses will be repeated over the treatment area to ensure best results. Actual time of treatment will depend on the area treated.Skintyte is a non-invasive procedure with no downtime so you can resume regular activities immediately following treatment. You can also apply makeup and sunscreen after each treatment. The skintyte procedure is not a substitute for a face-lift and results may vary from person to person. It is recommended for those who desire moderate, noticeable skin improvements without having to undergo surgery. Full results often take up to four months as the collagen foundation of your skin is rebuilt and strengthened.Skintyte treatments are safe for all skin types and can be performed on any area of the body where an improvement in your skin firmness is desired. Popular areas include the face, neck, abdomen and arms. A series of 2-3 treatments spaced a month apart is usually needed. No special skincare regimen is required following treatment. However, you should always protect your skin from direct sun exposure and use a good sunscreen.
Microlaser PeelThe sciton comes with a 2940mm er:yag (erbium) laser, used for microlaser peels. This is the gold standard for superficial resurfacing. The computer guided scanner sets the ideal beam overlap for perfect coverage and uniform and precise ablation of the outermost layers of the skin. If you are looking for more than microdermabrasion or light chemical peels, and have little time for a prolonged healing process from a full skin resurfacing, then microlaser peel was designed for you. Generally, microdermabrasion only removes the stratum corneum (10 microns). The microlaser peel is a partial to full epidermal peel (10-50 microns) and is performed with topical anaesthetic.Microlaser peel treat unwanted skin conditions typical of ageing and active lifestyles. Skin conditions such as wrinkles, scars, acne scars, keratoses or pigmentary problems have been very successfully treated with microlaser peel. You will experience smoother, healthier, more vibrant skin, with a significant immediate change in skin texture and tightness as compared to microdermabrasion.Microlaser peel is the weekend treatment with immediate, lasting results with little time off, minimal discomfort and easy post-treatment care. Typically, the procedure is repeated 2-4 times, spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Healing takes 3-4 days. The procedure can be performed on a thursday, so you can return to work the following monday. Symptoms immediately following the procedure resemble a sunburn, with minor sloughing on the second day. Redness will begin to fade by the third day, and be easily covered by makeup on the fourth day.
ProfractionalThe sciton erbium laser also comes with a profractional module, for fractional resurfacing. Profractional is a quick and comfortable laser procedure with little or no down time, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin. Profractional uses laser energy to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin which are surrounded by areas of healthy, untreated skin. The zones of untreated skin invigorate the body's natural healing process, and the treated areas stimulate production of new collagen, plumping up the skin and smoothing out wrinkles, lines, scars and other irregularities. And because only a fraction of the skin is directly treated with the laser, healing time is quick and downtime is short.If you are looking for younger looking skin, or to improve scars, wrinkles, or sun damage in a comfortable treatment with a fast recovery, then you maybe an ideal candidate. Profractional can be used to improve a wide variety of skin conditions, but is most used for: wrinkles and fine lines, post-traumatic scars, acne scars, age spots, sun spots, freckles, and ageing and sun-damaged skin. Most skin areas can be treated. Popular areas are the face, neck, chest and hands.Profractional is a fast and comfortable procedure. A numbing cream may be applied in advance to aid in comfort during the procedure. Profractional is typically done in a series of 1-4 treatments, spaced 3-6 weeks apart, and is often combined with the microlaser peel to further enhance your treatment results. Immediately following the procedure you may experience a mild redness, resembling a light sunburn sensation. Complete healing takes only about 1-3 days and most people can get back to work and apply makeup within 1-2 days after the treatment. Your skin will be more sensitive to ultraviolet light after the procedure, so you must avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. You should always use some level of sun protection to avoid sun damage and premature ageing of your skin.
Can the Laser Help with My Leg or Facial Veins?Yes, we can now effectively treat red and blue veins up to 3 mm in diameter with our nd/yag laser and bbl. The treatments avoid the injections encountered during sclerotherapy, but on occasion, sclerotherapy can be very useful as well for treating leg veins. During your initial evaluation, we will gladly recommend the most effective procedure based on the nature of your leg veins and any individual concerns.Options:
Leg, Facial veins
Nonablative Skin ResurfacingIn addition to the ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser resurfacing, we also offer nonablative skin resurfacing, allowing us to greatly improve the appearance of fine rhytides, sun damage, and superficial scarring.This is accomplished by heating up the dermal collagen without causing prolonged redness or healing of the epidermisin other words, through nonablative resurfacing, improvement is brought about more gradually, but without the need for down time or coverups.During your consultation visit, we will discuss all the options available to reach your desired result, and together decide which of our skin resurfacing choices is the right one for you.
BotoxBotox is an injectable substance that causes paralysis of the muscle it is injected into. This paralysis lasts 3 - 4 months, and occasionally longer, and is very beneficial in alleviating frown, forehead, or crows feet wrinkles, since these wrinkles are caused by the contraction of muscle groups used on a regular basis.The more treatments one has, the longer the benefit since the muscles are not used to contracting as effectively following botox injections. The muscle groups in the upper one third of the face are best suited for botox injections, although the neck can benefit also.There is only mild discomfort associated with the injections, which are done quickly and easily in an office setting.Botox is also useful in treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) by its action on the smooth muscles around the sweat gland. Generally sweat production is dramatically decreased for 6 months following the injections.Another benefit is observed in people who suffer from migraines. There is a dramatic decrease in the severity and frequency in some patients who experience migraines following botox injections.
Restylane, Juvederm, Hydrelle and Other Skin FillersToday there are numerous hylauronic acid products that do not require a skin test, and appear to last longer than collagen.These dermal filler substances can be injected directly into scars and wrinkles to help restore the normal contour of the skin or enhance and augment the shape of the lips. A very fine needle is used to minimize discomfort.The names as well as the chemical composition of the filler substances vary, as do the costs and persistence of the correction.The prices of these treatments are best determined after consultation, during which time the amount and best filler substance can be determined for optimal correction, and an accurate price can be quoted.
Radiesse FillerRadiesse dermal filler is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. Radiesse dermal filler is the ideal choice for total facial contouring. It can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity, and increase your confidence – all without invasive surgery or scarring.
ArtefillArtefill is the first and only fda approved non-resorbable wrinkle filler for the correction of smile lines also known as the nasolabial folds. It is a dual-acting inject able wrinkle filler. The secret is in its patented formula, which contains 20% artefill-precision-filtered micropherers (made of pmma, one of the most widely used synthetic materials in medicine) and 80% artefill purified bovine collagen gel with lidocaine, an anesthetic. The injection technique used to administer artefill does not require numerous needle sticks. First artefill visibly corrects the wrinkle. Then the micropheres provide the permanent support your skin needs to correct the wrinkle and prevent further wrinkling.How does artefill differ from temporary fillers? Temporary fillers are made up of different kinds of natural and synthetic materials that are absorbed by the body over time and as a result wrinkle correction usually only lasts up to six months. Where the results of temporary fillers end, artefill's results endure.Facial wrinkles are a result of the natural aging process. Over time, the skin looses its ability to repair itself as the underlying elastin and collagen fibers break down and lose elasticity. Heredity, environment, stress can all contribute to the development of wrinkles.
Other Cosmetic Services
Medical FacialsOur talented medical aestheticians can provide facials for patients with troublesome acne, sensitive skin, discoloration or photoaging. These services are far superior to those offered by the typical non medical aesthetic salon.
Cosmetic Services
Light, Laser, and Resurfacing
Laser Hair RemovalWe are excited to offer you the gentle lase by candela corporation, an alexandrite laser featuring dynamic cooling which makes laser treatments less uncomfortable and more effective
Bbl Photo RejuvenationBbl broadband light’s innovative technology sets new standards for the treatment of skin conditions associated with ageing, active lifestyles and sun damage. Bbl light energy allows the appropriate wavelength or filter to be selected, for precise treatment to match your skin’s condition and your desired results
Bbl Hair RemovalBbl broadband light energy can selectively target microstructures such as hair follicles, for the treatment of unwanted hair
SkintyteThe skintyte procedure utilises a broadband of light energy to deeply heat dermal collagen. This process promotes partial denaturation and contraction of collagen. The heat also initiates the body’s natural healing process which creates a renewed collagen foundation leading to increased skin firmness
Micro Laser PeelThe sciton comes with a 2940mm er:yag (erbium) laser, used for microlaser peels. This is the gold standard for superficial resurfacing. The computer guided scanner sets the ideal beam overlap for perfect coverage and uniform and precise ablation of the outermost layers of the skin
Pro FractionalThe sciton erbium laser also comes with a profractional module, for fractional resurfacing. Profractional is a quick and comfortable laser procedure with little or no down time, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin. Profractional uses laser energy to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin which are surrounded by areas of healthy, untreated skin
Vein TreatmentWe can now effectively treat red and blue veins up to 3 mm in diameter with our nd/yag laser and bbl. The treatments avoid the injections encountered during sclerotherapy, but on occasion, sclerotherapy can be very useful as well for treating leg veins
Nonablative Skin ResurfacingIn addition to the ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser resurfacing, we also offer nonablative skin resurfacing, allowing us to greatly improve the appearance of fine rhytides, sun damage, and superficial scarring
Cool SculptingCool sculpting is ideal for smaller pockets of fat that are diet and exercise resistant. It can effectively remove 20% to 30% of the fat following just one treatment to a given area. Additional treatments can result in similar percentages of fat loss
Treatment of Onychomycosis Nail FungusUsing our nd/yag laser we are able to bring about cosmetic clearing of nail fungus with as little as two treatments done at 6 week intervals
Dermal Fillers, Neurotoxins, and Facials
Botox and DysportBotox is an injectable substance that causes paralysis of the muscle it is injected into. This paralysis lasts 3 – 4 months, and occasionally longer, and is very beneficial in alleviating frown, forehead, or crows feet wrinkles, since these wrinkles are caused by the contraction of muscle groups used on a regular basis
RadiesseRadiesse dermal filler is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. Radiesse dermal filler is the ideal choice for total facial contouring
ArtefillArtefill is the first and only fda approved non - resorbable wrinkle filler for the correction of smile lines also known as the nasolabial folds
Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero, Hyaluronic Acid FillersToday there are numerous hylauronic acid products that do not require a skin test, and appear to last longer than collagen. These dermal filler substances can be injected directly into scars and wrinkles to help restore the normal contour of the skin or enhance and augment the shape of the lips. A very fine needle is used to minimize discomfort
Medical FacialsOur talented medical aestheticians can provide facials for patients with troublesome acne, sensitive skin, discoloration or photoaging. These services are far superior to those offered by the typical non medical aesthetic salon
